Skull King
Bid your tricks, play your pirates, and watch plans sink
👥 2–8 players⏱ approx. 30 min🪄 Rules in 5 min8+
★ 7.2 · BGG #287
Who it's for
Large groups of 4-8 who want a loud, dramatic card game. Great for players who love the thrill of nailing a perfect bid.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike luck-heavy card games or want quiet, contemplative gameplay.
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Vibe's take
Raucous, dramatic, social, unpredictable
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About this game
Pirate-themed trick-taking game where you bid on exactly how many tricks you'll win each round. Special cards — mermaids, pirates, and the Skull King himself — override normal suit rules, creating wild upsets and spectacular bid failures.
Trick-takingPirate themeUp to 8 playersParty game
Get it
from $20
By the numbers
Players
Best at 4–6 playersWorks with 3–6
Duration
30 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.7 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #287
16k ratings
Published
2013
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